Penn State Nittany Lions 35–31 Purdue Boilermakers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Purdue Boilermakers 35–31 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 35, Purdue Boilermakers 31.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions edged Purdue Boilermakers 35–31 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Aidan O'Connell (Purdue) — 348.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.14 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: King Doerue — 57.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Charlie Jones — 12 rec, 153.0 yds.
EPA edge: Purdue (+0.050/play) vs Penn State (-0.050/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	18	0	18	35
Purdue Boilermakers	3	6	12	0	31

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

+3OPP 19

PURPurdue Boilermakers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Purdue
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 36 yards
Penn State
Q2TD
MTMitchell Tinsley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Sean Clifford pass to Mitchell Tinsley for a touchdown (12 yards)
Purdue
Q2TD
KDKing Doerue
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
King Doerue rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Penn State
Q2TD
SCSean Clifford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Sean Clifford rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Penn State
Q2TD
BSBrenton Strange
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Sean Clifford pass to Brenton Strange for a touchdown (67 yards)
Purdue
Q3TD
KDKing Doerue
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
King Doerue rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Purdue
Q3TD
CJCharlie Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Aidan O'Connell pass to Charlie Jones for a touchdown (7 yards)
Penn State
Q4TD
KLKeAndre Lambert-Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Sean Clifford pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a touchdown (29 yards)
Penn State
Q4TD
SCSean Clifford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Sean Clifford — Interception returned for a touchdown
Penn State
Q4TD
KLKeyvone Lee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-21
Sean Clifford pass to Keyvone Lee for a touchdown (10 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Aidan O'Connell (Purdue) — 348.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +8.28 EPA
Sean Clifford (Penn State) — 348.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.06 EPA
Drew Allar (Penn State) — 26.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.14 EPA

Rushing

King Doerue (Purdue) — 57.0 yds · 2 TD +0.05 EPA
Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) — 31.0 yds -0.25 EPA
Keyvone Lee (Penn State) — 30.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

Charlie Jones (Purdue) — 12 rec · 153.0 yds +0.28 EPA
Mitchell Tinsley (Penn State) — 7 rec · 84.0 yds +0.21 EPA
KeAndre Lambert-Smith (Penn State) — 4 rec · 58.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Aidan O'Connell	Purdue	61	49.2%	348	1	+0.14	+8.28
Sean Clifford	Penn State	38	52.6%	348	4	+0.03	+1.06
Drew Allar	Penn State	4	50.0%	26	0	+0.04	+0.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Penn State	Purdue
Plays	73	81
EPA / play	-0.050	+0.050
Total EPA	-3.68	+4.04
Success rate	38.4%	43.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.029	+0.136
Rush EPA / play	-0.158	-0.212
Yards	478	426

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Penn State	3	6	-2.46	Punt
Q1	Purdue	7	29	-1.28	Punt
Q1	Penn State	8	35	+0.11	Punt
Q1	Purdue	9	73	+2.59	Field goal
Q1	Penn State	12	69	+5.03	Pass TD
Q2	Purdue	8	45	+3.59	Rush TD
Q2	Penn State	5	7	-3.90	Punt
Q2	Purdue	3	1	-1.52	Punt
Q2	Penn State	8	34	+2.64	Rush TD
Q2	Purdue	6	57	-1.46	Fumble
Q2	Penn State	2	67	+6.02	Pass TD
Q3	Purdue	9	72	+5.51	Rush TD
Q3	Penn State	6	30	-0.92	Punt
Q3	Purdue	3	3	-2.72	Punt
Q3	Penn State	5	4	-4.95	Punt
Q3	Purdue	10	81	+6.71	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford — Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.92 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Brenton Strange for a touchdown (67 yards) (+6.29 EPA)
Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Aidan O'Connell pass to Payne Durham for 23 yards (4th & 1) (+3.63 EPA)
Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Keyvone Lee for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.31 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Mitchell Tinsley for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.26 EPA)
Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass to Devyn Ford for 12 yards (4th & 2) (+3.11 EPA)
Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+2.93 EPA)
Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Fumble (-2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (35–31) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Aidan O'Connell (Purdue) — 348.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Purdue at 0.05 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Penn State Nittany Lions 35, Purdue Boilermakers 31 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 35–31.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405064.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers in passing?

Aidan O'Connell (Purdue) led passers with 348.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Penn State Nittany Lions at Purdue Boilermakers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.